After six years of success, a popular Ocean City bar has decided to double its doors.

Earlier this month, Steve Hoffman and Mike Horsey, owners of the original Pit & Pub on 28th Street, expanded north to 127th Street, with the help of their longtime friend, Jon "Stat" Johannesmeyer.

Johannesmeyer, from Erie, Pennsylvania, has worked in Ocean City for the last 15 years at a few local dining establishments, including Pit & Pub's flagship location for the last four years.

"Stat was vital for this expansion, we couldn't have done it without him," said Hoffman. "We trust him. We know that he'll uphold the brand and our standards."

The Northside Pit & Pub will offer the same daily specials and menu, featuring fresh, smoked meats and homemade barbecue, as well as popular items like fish tacos, homemade chili and chicken pot pie. Just like the original spot, the full menu will be available until 1 a.m. daily.

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There are 70 seats inside and a dozen flat screen TV's surrounding the bar. The eatery has a bunch of arcade games too. But unlike its predecessor, Northside Pit & Pub will be sporting a little less purple.

"It's the same but different," said Nadine Horsey, manager of the new location and Mike Horsey's wife.

The south location on 28th Street has long been dubbed Ocean City's unofficial Raven's bar, acting as a second home to Baltimore fans and Raven's Roost #58. It is also located across the street from Buxy's Salty Dog Saloon, the town's unofficial Steeler's bar, which often makes game day exciting.